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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.72, 1,296.30 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.72, 1,296.30 and 344.46 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.72 : 1,296.30 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.72/1,296.30 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.72x = 1,296.30 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.72x = 446,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,523.50/864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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